Breakthrough in Understanding Tectonic Plate Behavior in Subduction Zones
Researchers from Penn State University and Brown University have made a significant breakthrough in understanding the behavior of tectonic plates in subduction zones between earthquakes. By studying ancient rocks from subduction zones in Alaska and Japan, the team has developed…
Study Reveals Ancient Origins of Earth’s Continents
Scientists have long been puzzled by the formation of the Earth’s continents, and a new study from the University of British Columbia sheds light on this ancient mystery. The study reveals that the first continents were likely formed through the…
New Seismic Data Challenges Existing Models of Himalayan Formation
Recent seismic data collected from southern Tibet has revealed a surprising insight into the forces shaping the Himalayas. Geologists have long debated the mechanisms driving the growth of the world’s highest mountains, and the latest analysis challenges existing models. At…